Sangiovese Taste Off – Episode #439

April 8, 2008

Sangiovese is a grape that has thrived in Italy and we are seeing many California wineries take to the grape as well, who will win this battle ROYAL?

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Casanova Di Neri Rosso Di MontalcinoRosso di Montalcino
2005 Luna Napa SangioveseNapa Italian Varieties

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April 8, 2008

Roel
QOTD: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, that was my favourite while in Tuscany
April 8, 2008

Chris
Loved the mixing, no matter how crazy or declasse some people might think it was. I’ve always had the thought in my mind to do that sometime, but never really had the cajones. I had a similar experience with the Luna. I didn’t hate it quite as much as you, but I remember thinking “Holy cow! It’s like someone melted a stick of butter into my wine.”
QOTD: Although I like a good Chianti, I haven’t had any Sangiovese in a while. I’m curious and would like to try some more Cal-Ital wines though (I’ve had only a couple, including the Luna). Consider that an episode request: Cal-Ital.
April 8, 2008

KW
Gary – I actually enjoyed the show because it shows how much wine can vary. I had the 05 Rosso last year and it was quite good. I can imagine how the 06 tastes when even your palate can’t handle it. But I think these tannic Sangiovese become very good after 5+ years, but you must be patient. The tannin soften and the chewiness becomes more luscious. But then you also take a chance.
QOTD: Not much Sangiovese recently. More Tempranillo with Cab mix. They are very tasty.
April 8, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: I don’t drink enough Sangiovese. However, the last one I had on my birthday last November I really enjoyed. It was a 2004 Turnbull Toroso (92% Sangiovese, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Sagrantino). I think that it was only sold at the winery. At least that’s the only place I found it and was lucky enough to snag 3 of the remaining 13 bottles. It was $30.00 but worth it, to me, at least
April 8, 2008

Holger A
Very good show, very cool idea mixing both wines.
April 8, 2008

elron
Gary, I know how you feel about the disappointment in todays show. That’s reality!

I feel similiar when I’m looking forward to a nice wine to drink after a hard work week and get a disappointed. I’ll go grab another and open it up and hope it’s better than the one I had just opened. If it isn’t good, I get pissed! I’ll go grab another bottle of wine and make sure it’s one I had a few times before and know I’ll enjoy it to avoid any more disappointment.
April 8, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD… Yes, I have some Chatom 2004 Gitano Sangiovese from Calaveras Co. and still have some 2001 Folie au Deux Sangiovese Napa and I like them very much
April 8, 2008

KAHUNA
QOTD: just finishing my 2003 Casanova Rosso’s and they are yummy but also were only 13.99

Is the Rosso Di Casanova Di Neri the same the Rosso Di Montalcino- Labels are different
April 8, 2008

S Andrews
Great Stuff!
April 8, 2008

brent
QOTD: Not straight Sangiovese but I’m liking the third and second label supertuscans… i.e. Le Volte and Brucciato (which is a bit more vegetal)
April 8, 2008

sobojosh
13
April 8, 2008

GrapeStuff
Nice!
April 8, 2008

Neil
I’m in too Crank it up!
April 8, 2008

John Farrin
Top 10, oh my! More later
April 8, 2008

ray-ray
QOTD – Not a pure Sangiovese but the Sandhill Estate Vineyard Small lot program: 2004 three. Solid wine, slight Bass drum picking up tempo in the background but doesn’t justify ACDC like Thunder… Nice berry notes, will be interested to see what direction it takes in the future.
April 8, 2008

DT
Top 10!!!!!
April 8, 2008

crank
I’m in.
April 8, 2008

Hinrgman
Gary

Sangiovese is one of my favorite grapes..
April 8, 2008

Mark Neustadt
QOTD – I’ve been on Cabernet and Shiraz too much lately. Perhaps I’ll switch over. Another great show even if the wines didn’t bear that out.
April 8, 2008

elron
It’s been a while since I had a Sangiovese. Have to go to the cellar and pick some out.
April 8, 2008

Dale Cruse
I’M THIRD! WHO CARES?!
April 8, 2008

MonkuWino
Hey I’m comment #2 today!
April 8, 2008

David Dickinson
First again. I need to get off line a little more. Love WLTV!